Alumni of the Month
April 2024
SCOTT TINGLE
Astronaut, Starliner-1 Commander
Class of 1983
Drafting / CAD
Current Employer
NASA Johnson Space Center
Career
BSME, MSME, Air Transport Pilot, Navy Strike Fighter Weapons and Tactics, Military Test Pilot
Degrees, Certifications, and Industry Licenses
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (BSME), Purdue University (MSME), University of Virginia Darden School of Business (The Executive Program), United States Navy Test Pilot School, Naval Aviation Safety Officer School
What clubs and activities did you participate in while you were a student at Blue Hills?
Design Challenges and Work after school.
How did your time at Blue Hills prepare you for what you are doing now?
The training at BHR gave me the needed knowledge and experience to begin my journey of exploring space. Systems knowledge is critical, and knowing how to operate complex systems in extreme environments is a cornerstone to success in human space flight.
What advice would you give to BHR students?
In order to succeed, you will have to work very hard regardless of discipline or situation. You might as well pick something you love, and give it your all! Work hard and have fun!